APPLICATION Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

application

noun

ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of application

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the act or practice of employing something for a particular purpose fixing a snag in panty hose is not the intended application of nail polish, but it's a handy one

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Recent Examples of application The enterprise software giant plans to acquire marketing technology platform Braze in a bid to strengthen its own marketing business, which has been one of its weaker application verticals in recent quarters. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 In 2027, students from Lower Merion High School and Harriton will be eligible for the new team after the PIAA approved the district's merger application at its October meeting. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 That means much of the remaining cash is going to companies that are selling the applications, models and other services that are built on the infrastructure investment. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Kaufman-Renn’s signing is a reminder of a fundamental hurdle to stability and predictability in the application of NCAA rules. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for application

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Noun

More flexible communications could help commanders make better use of available radar coverage.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Although the mattress developed some minor misshaping after a month of heavy use, Moon still thinks it’s packed with value.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of use

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The Society for Integrative Oncology’s guidelines for Complementary Therapies and Botanicals, of which Cohen is himself a co-author, cover mainstream supportive care such as exercise, medical massage, biofeedback, and yoga.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 24 Oct. 2026
Known as the Special Intensive Revision, the exercise has, according to the protestors, resulted in more than 130 million voters being removed from electoral lists.

— Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of exercise

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That’s more than double the cash Tesla’s been garnering from operations in the last few quarters, meaning that will have a much bigger cash deficit in the final three months of 2026.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Inside, the mood is considerably more restrained, prioritizing comfort, generous proportions, and an operation that has had more than a decade to perfect its service for business travelers, families, and Vietnamese staycationers alike.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

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